Kankra is an inhabited village in Karahal Sub-district of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 451837, the Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 55 households and the reported area is 733 hectares. The local references include Karahal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sheopur at about 66 km.
In short:
Kankra is a village in Karahal Sub-district, Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 451837 and 285 people in 55 households.
Village Code451837
Population285
Households55
Area733 hectares
Nearest TownSheopur
Detailed village profile
Kankra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 285 people, 733 hectares of reported area and Sheopur as the nearest town reference for Kankra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kankra falls under Karahal Sub-district in Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 451837.
The record lists 285 people living in 55 households.
The reported village area is 733 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sheopur.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Kankra
Census Village Code
451837
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Sheopur
District Census Code
418
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karahal
Sub-district Census Code
03384
CD Block
Karahal
Households
55
Population
285
Male Population
158
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
803.8
Area
733 hectares
Area
7.33 sq km
Nearest Town
Sheopur
Nearest Town Distance
66 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density38.88 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.18 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share69.47%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kankra in the official administrative record. Census village code 451837 and Karahal CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
418
Sub-district Census Code
03384
Village Census Code
451837
CD Block Code
0003
CD Block Name
Karahal
Location and Distance
Sheopur is the nearest town listed for Kankra, about 66 km away. Sheopur is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karahal
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
27 km
District Headquarter
Sheopur
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sheopur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
66 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Sheopur
Distance from Nearest Town
66 km
Total Geographical Area
733 hectares
Area
7.33 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 285 people in 55 households, with 158 male residents and 127 female residents. The average household size is 5.18, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 69.47% for Kankra. Population density works out to about 38.88 people per sq km.
Total Households
55
Total Population
285
Male Population
158
Female Population
127
Sex Ratio
803.8
Average Household Size
5.18
ST Population
198
ST Male Population
109
ST Female Population
89
ST Population Share
69.47
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kankra list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kankra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
132 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
125 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kankra include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kankra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kankra is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kankra show that net sown area is 246 hectares and irrigated land is 221 hectares (89.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Forest Area In Hectares
182 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
11.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
91 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
71 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
246.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
25 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
221.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
96 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.